Art and DT Teacher

Art and DT Teacher at East Sussex County Council Job Description Lansdowne Secure Children’s Home has the ambition to be the leading Secure Children’s Home in the UK and we’re looking for creative and innovative teachers. The post holder will carry out the role of a professional Art and DT Teacher, actively engaging the children in the home to help them reach their potential. The role requires teaching small groups of highly complex young people deprived of their liberty and working closely with the Care and Health teams with the priority always being the young person’s well‑being. Vision Statement: “Our vision is to provide exceptional care, learning and support to the children placed at Lansdowne Secure Children’s Home, and facilitate their successful resettlement back into the community. We will achieve this through providing an enthusiastic and empathic staff team with an exceptionally well‑resourced home that offers a modern, light, nurturing environment, complemented by a first‑rate training and development programme. Above all we will show kindness, and strive for children placed at Lansdowne to feel safe and loved.” Key Tasks Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest Setting appropriate and demanding expectations Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment and identifying gaps in learning Application For full information, please read the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button to upload your CV and Supporting Statement. In your Supporting Statement address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on relevant work experience, education or personal interests. Interviews will take place within two weeks of closing date in person at Lansdowne Secure Unit in Hailsham. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. To have an initial no‑obligation chat with our Head of Learning Sarah Goodey regarding this role, or to tour the facility, please email sarah.goodey@eastsussex.gov.uk. "There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings", – Gary, Day Service Support Worker Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part‑time or term‑time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part‑time Job function Education and Training Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr